Articles by Moumita Das

Fair & Lovely as Glow & Lovely: Hindustan Unilever to rename skin lightening cream

Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) today said that its much-criticised skin cream 'Fair & Lovely' will be rebranded as 'Glow & Lovely'.

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On inducting transgenders in paramilitary forces, MHA seeks suggestions from CAPFs

In a significant development, the government is mulling over commissioning of the third gender as officers in the ITBP, SSB, BSF and CRPF.

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Assam floods: 33 dead, 15 lakh people affected as flood hits 21 districts

The flood situation has slightly improved in Kamrup (Metro), Udalguri, Majuli and West Karbi Anglong districts in Assam.

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PM Narendra Modi speaks to Russian President Vladimir Putin: Here's what they discussed

In a telephonic conversation with PM Modi, Putin reiterated his nation's commitment to further strengthen the "special and privileged strategic partnership between the two countries in all spheres".

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Ladakh earthquake: 4.5 magnitude quake jolts region, second one in a week

The medium-intensity quake in Ladakh occurred at around 1.11 pm today, the National Centre for Seismology confirmed.

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India carried out 'digital strike' on China: Ravi Shankar Prasad on banning Chinese apps

The IT Minister said that the apps were banned to protect data of Indians. "We banned Chinese apps to protect data of countrymen; it was a digital strike," Prasad said.

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Coronil as immunity booster: Ayush ministry allows sale of Patanjali's 'Covid management drug'

Patanjali's Coronil will now be available in stores across the country after the Ayush Ministry termed it as 'COVID management' drug.

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India-China standoff: What was discussed at the 10-hour-long military talks

The India-China military dialogue focused on finalising modalities for the disengagement of soldiers from various stand-off points in the Galwan Valley, and explored ways to ease tension in the border region.

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China responds to India banning 59 Chinese apps; here's what they said

China is strongly concerned, verifying the situation, said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian while addressing a press briefing.

2 days ago

ED cracks down on J&K terror funding; attaches properties of Aijaz Khawaja

The attached assets consist of a portion of a residential flat at Jangpura, New Delhi and balances in the bank account held by the wife of accused Aijaz Hussain Khawaja.

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Bombay HC stays both FIRs against journalist Arnab Goswami; 'congratulation' says BJP's Sambit Patra

Two FIRs were filed by the Mumbai Police against Arnab Goswami over alleged communalisation of the incidents of Palghar lynching and the gathering of migrant workers at Bandra railway station.

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Not sharing users' data with China: TikTok, other apps banned in India to meet govt panel within 48 hours

The govt banned apps like TikTok, WeChat, UC Browser and Xiaomi's Mi Community over national security concerns as India-China bilateral relations remain strained after the Ladakh face-off.

2 days ago

Ladakh standoff: India-China military delegates to meet tomorrow to resolve border conflict

The third Corps Commander-level meeting will be held in Chushul in Leh district on the Indian side amid the ongoing tensions in Ladakh.

3 days ago

Kabul bomb blast: 2 Afghan human rights workers killed, attack triggers widespread condemnation

A bomb attached to a vehicle killed two of them at around 7.45 am in Kabul's Botkhak when the two AIHRC staffers were on their way to work.

5 days ago

Ladakh face-off: China's attempts to alter status quo will have 'ripples, repercussions', warns India

The current India-China border dispute along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh can only be resolved if Beijing realises that trying to "change the status quo by resorting to force or coercion, is not the right way forward."

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Watch: IAF's Cheetah helicopter makes emergency landing on KGP expressway in Haryana

The French-origin Cheetah helicopter carrying four people approached the new KMP Expressway in Haryana's Sonepat at a slow rate of descent.

6 days ago

SC stays coercive action on FIRs against journalist Amish Devgan for insulting Sufi saint Moinuddin Chishti

The bench of Justices, including AM Khanwilkar, Dinesh Maheshwari and Sanjiv Khanna, issued notice on his written petition over quashing of the multiple FIRs.

6 days ago

Govt's move to open ISRO to private firms will help India become global tech power: K Sivan

ISRO chief K Sivan said that there is an opportunity for large scale employment in the technology sector and India becoming a global technology powerhouse.

7 days ago

Mexico earthquake: Powerful 7.7 M quake kills 6, tsunami alert issued

A tsunami warning was issued on the Oaxaca coast. The country's seismological service recommended that residents move away from the coastline.

8 days ago

Missing Kashmiri PhD scholar Hilal Ahmad joined Hizbul Mujahideen: IGP Kashmir

IGP (Kashmir) Vijay Kumar told reporters on Tuesday that Hilal Ahmad belonging to the Bemina area in Srinagar district has joined the militant ranks.

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